Ford Focus vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Nissan Sentra
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 159 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 159 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Length: Ford Focus is 7.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in narrower (71.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 182.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 2,837 lb | 159 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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